| Name | MDS-S40 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/06 |
| Device type | deck |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 280 x 90 x 283mm |
| Weight | 3.0kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Battery | No |
| Sidecar battery | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | |
| ¥39 000 |
|
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in |
| Outputs | RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | PC Link |
Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions.
Seemingly an updated MDS-S39.
Shipped with RM-D30M remote.
Had support for the PCLK-MD1 and PCLK-MD2 PC Link Kits.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-JE520
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-5A
Optical Pick-up Type: KMS-260A/J1N
ATRAC IC: CXD2654R
Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Audio Heritage (Japanese) pc.watch (release date)